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If different planets have the same density but diferent radii then the acceleration due to gravity (g) on the surface of the planet will depend on its radius (R) as

A

`g prop (1)/( R^2)`

B

`r prop (1)/(R )`

C

`g porp R`

D

`g prop R^2`

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